Analytical Structural and Dynamic Systems Tech Specialist

Overview

In this role you will drive advanced structural simulations to assess performance, durability, fatigue, and vibration for Cummins products. You will work within cross-functional teams to validate models, support design decisions, and push digital engineering through automated workflows. You will be a technical focal point for structural dynamics and durability analysis, mentoring others and helping shape future simulation capabilities. This position offers impact through improving reliability and product development in a global engineering context.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced numerical simulations to evaluate structural performance, durability, fatigue life, and vibration behavior
• Lead correlation and validation of simulation methods with physical test data
• Act as focal point for structural dynamics, durability, fatigue, and system-level simulation activities
• Collaborate with Design, Product Validation, Materials, Thermal Sciences and Manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions
• Develop analysis standards, modelling best practices, and automated workflows to enable digital engineering
• Support root cause investigations using advanced simulation and data-driven methods
• Mentor and support engineers and graduates, contributing to future simulation capabilities

Key requirements

• Strong knowledge of structural dynamics, vibration, fatigue, durability, and finite element analysis principles
• Experience with engineering simulation tools such as ANSYS, FE-Safe, AVL Excite, GT-Suite, MATLAB, Python
• Proven ability to analyse complex problems, interpret results, and provide design recommendations
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management across global teams
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Applied Science, or related field
• Significant experience in structural analysis, simulation, product development, or mechanical systems engineering
• Experience supporting complex projects involving simulation, validation, durability, vibration, or product performance analysis
• Professional accreditation or progress towards chartership advantageous

• collaboration
• communication
• stakeholder management
• ANSYS
• FE-Safe
• AVL Excite

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